Bird Sh*t problem!!!! HELP!!!

cwj370 · 06-15-2009, 10:43 PM

I think bird s**t is a problem we are all going to have. My car got bombed and I got it off asap. 2 places. It ate right through and scarred the paint, after trying everything, Clay bar, machine buffing with swirl removing polish, mineral spirits even. I can still see both places, its really hard to see now, but still. The thing that really is a pisser is I had detailed, from washing, clay bar, polishing with a buffer, and believe it or not 4 coats of sealant. If that does protect our paint what will? Now I have resealed the two areas with 4 coats and carnauba waxed the entire car. I also carry quick detailer and rags in the car now just in case. Might start carrying a bb gun for those damn birds!!!

cwj370 · 06-15-2009, 10:48 PM

A video of that would be great. Will this be the way to remove small but deep scratches? For example, if you painted the place with touch up paint and sanded the extra away.

Modshack · 06-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axio

Please keep us informed about what the cause of this is...

Bad bird diet...

SoCal 370Z · 04-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Nothing a .410 gauge can't take of...

SoCal 370Z · 04-29-2009, 08:09 PM

Here's Semtex's solution:

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SpawnAeroJohn · 06-15-2009, 10:31 PM

This weekI will post a minor wet sanding tutorial video on how to get rid of any sort of problems such as minor scratches, birt ish, dog ish, cat ish, etc. You guys shoudl find it very helpful since Ill make it so easy for anybody to follow because we all knows it takes practice to do all this thats why people take their cars to professionals to have all this done. But after you see the vid tutorial, you guys will feel like you have already done this before

Bster · 06-15-2009, 10:48 PM

Pearl White seems to be a bird poo magnet as well! I had to clean off a massive load this morning...

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 11:08 PM

I use bug & tar solution and a 'powerbursh' with electric drill on low speed... works great for track tire turds too

iceman21_23 · 06-16-2009, 01:34 PM

the Z's clear coat sucks just keep her waxed and you should be fine

kenchan · 10-03-2009, 08:32 AM

Try a stonger polymer like Griot's Paint Sealant and keep it maintained with Prima Hydro.

Btw, not sure the grit # on that compound you are using but be careful you don't burn through the clear.

When etched I use ScratchX and a kiwi shoe polish applicator pad (has a red handle). Its a firm foam so keeps the product at the top and works great for spot applications.

if that's not enough I pull out my smaller random orbital (3") and use the same ScratchX.

Markar97 · 10-03-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Try a stonger polymer like Griot's Paint Sealant and keep it maintained with Prima Hydro.

Btw, not sure the grit # on that compound you are using but be careful you don't burn through the clear.

When etched I use ScratchX and a kiwi shoe polish applicator pad (has a red handle). Its a firm foam so keeps the product at the top and works great for spot applications.

if that's not enough I pull out my smaller random orbital (3") and use the same ScratchX.

Thanks will give it a try.

The Ultimate Compound is a non abrasive and i believe less aggressive than the scratch x.

Have you had any bird crap on yours? It is absolutely amazing how fast the crap acts on the finish....it is something i have never seen before and i have owned about 18 different cars, old and new.

kenchan · 10-03-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markar97

Thanks will give it a try.

The Ultimate Compound is a non abrasive and i believe less aggressive than the scratch x.

Have you had any bird crap on yours? It is absolutely amazing how fast the crap acts on the finish....it is something i have never seen before and i have owned about 18 different cars, old and new.

when i bought my car there was one area where i suspect bird crap etched
the surface of the paint while it was sitting at the dealer's lot.

i was able to get it off using a mild polish (Griot's Polish3) and my 6" random orbital. on my hobby cars i use Griot's system and on my dd's i use Prima.

bird crap etching rate depends on wat the bird ate. i recommend you
remove birdcrap just as soon as you can... 1-2days can be enough to etch
through the clear. sometimes it can take more like a week depending on
how acidic the crap was.

there are two things i hate as a car guy...

birds and bicycle riders (who do not yield to traffic).

MYZ34 · 10-03-2009, 09:20 AM

this is why i was considering the paint protection that can be applied eg Ming, X pack etc, i just dont want the paint to stuff up on the Z,

i had the paint protection applied to my 09 rx8 and had now troubles and did'nt have to wax it monthly....

FuszNissan · 10-03-2009, 10:14 AM

Go buy simioniz. It will help protect your paint

kenchan · 10-03-2009, 08:06 PM

+1 and some disposable gloves and a ziplock just incase you can't wash your hands and nowhere to throw out the towel and gloves.

04-29-2009, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
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SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 18	This weekI will post a minor wet sanding tutorial video on how to get rid of any sort of problems such as minor scratches, birt ish, dog ish, cat ish, etc. You guys shoudl find it very helpful since Ill make it so easy for anybody to follow because we all knows it takes practice to do all this thats why people take their cars to professionals to have all this done. But after you see the vid tutorial, you guys will feel like you have already done this before Last edited by SpawnAeroJohn; 06-15-2009 at 10:37 PM.

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cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 18	I think bird s**t is a problem we are all going to have. My car got bombed and I got it off asap. 2 places. It ate right through and scarred the paint, after trying everything, Clay bar, machine buffing with swirl removing polish, mineral spirits even. I can still see both places, its really hard to see now, but still. The thing that really is a pisser is I had detailed, from washing, clay bar, polishing with a buffer, and believe it or not 4 coats of sealant. If that does protect our paint what will? Now I have resealed the two areas with 4 coats and carnauba waxed the entire car. I also carry quick detailer and rags in the car now just in case. Might start carrying a bb gun for those damn birds!!!

06-15-2009, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 18	A video of that would be great. Will this be the way to remove small but deep scratches? For example, if you painted the place with touch up paint and sanded the extra away.

06-16-2009, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	the Z's clear coat sucks just keep her waxed and you should be fine

10-03-2009, 08:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Try a stonger polymer like Griot's Paint Sealant and keep it maintained with Prima Hydro. Btw, not sure the grit # on that compound you are using but be careful you don't burn through the clear. When etched I use ScratchX and a kiwi shoe polish applicator pad (has a red handle). Its a firm foam so keeps the product at the top and works great for spot applications. if that's not enough I pull out my smaller random orbital (3") and use the same ScratchX.

10-03-2009, 09:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
MYZ34 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: brisbane AUS Posts: 111 Drives: 2009 370z 6spd Rep Power: 17	this is why i was considering the paint protection that can be applied eg Ming, X pack etc, i just dont want the paint to stuff up on the Z, i had the paint protection applied to my 09 rx8 and had now troubles and did'nt have to wax it monthly....

10-03-2009, 10:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	+1 and some disposable gloves and a ziplock just incase you can't wash your hands and nowhere to throw out the towel and gloves.

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